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Interview How Roll7 Released Two of PS5's Best-Feeling Games Within Six Months
Were coming out "in the same week" at one point
There were exactly 189 days between the launch of OlliOlli World on 8th February 2022, and then Rollerdrome on 16th August 2022. This means little without context, so what if the two titles were made by the same dev? What about if that studio isn't exactly the biggest in the world, without the budgets...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Open World Game of 2022
Venturing forth
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Open World Game of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles that went to town with their open worlds. At the end, we will list a few honourable mentions. Bronze Trophy: Gotham...
Game of the Year #4 - Trails from Zero
Crossbell's calling
Originally a PSP game from 2010, Trails from Zero was finally localised outside of Japan earlier this year. Thanks to the increasing popularity of the Trails of Cold Steel games, publisher NIS America felt like the time was right to introduce Western fans to one of the most beloved instalments in Falcom's long-running franchise...
Game of the Year Brett's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
A new frontier
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Brett Posner-Ferdman. 5. The King of Fighters XV: After what felt like years of waiting, the newest entry of The King of Fighters series is finally here, and it was well...
Interview Talking Biceps and Norse Studies with God of War Ragnarok's Mina Sundwall
"I got to walk around like I had those biceps"
Series veterans Kratos and Atreus were always going to be the main stars of the Santa Monica Studio epic God of War Ragnarok, but the more you play its 30+ hour campaign, the more its cast of new faces threaten to steal the show. It's the performances from the likes of Laya Hayes (Angrboda) and Richard...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Developer of 2022
The true stars
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Developer of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 developers that have excelled this year, whether that's through multiple releases or fantastic support of their current line-up. At the...
Game of the Year #5 - Cult of the Lamb
It's good to be baa-d
In a year rife with excellent indie games, Cult of the Lamb always stood out. Though some grow weary of the ubiquitous rogue-likes and rogue-lites these days, this game puts a unique spin on the formula to create one of 2022's most ingenious gameplay cycle. Essentially, this is a game of two halves. The first is a fairly...
Opinion Why 2023 Will Be PS5's Biggest and Best Year Yet
A sleeping giant awakes
Let’s not beat around the bush: PlayStation has been weird recently. While it’s not the end of the world – the Japanese giant’s still found impressive success in unprecedented circumstances – it’s clear that the aftermath of the pandemic has rocked the PS5’s first few years. Games like God of War Ragnarok, which...
Game of the Year Christian's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
Neon dreams
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Christian Kobza. 5. Ghostwire: Tokyo: Often written off as just another open-world checklist, Ghostwire Tokyo still delighted me with its unique setting, striking art...
Soapbox More Publishers, Including PlayStation, Should Celebrate Their Catalogues Like Atari 50
Rose tinted glasses
I’ve always enjoyed retro games, but I don’t think I ever considered myself a Retro Gamer™ until this year. At just 34-years-old, I’m certainly not old – but I am getting older, and I’m beginning to appreciate how this shapes my perspective. For example, I was around for the entirety of the PS1 era – I even attended...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 RPG of 2022
For the role players
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 RPG of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles of the role-playing genre. At the end, we will list a few honourable mentions. Bronze Trophy: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII...
Don't think, feel
We were pretty much sold on Sifu as soon as it was revealed. A gritty but stylised martial arts revenge movie in video game form? Of course we'll give it a go. And we did indeed give it a go — over and over and over again. What we're saying is that Sifu is a difficult game, but don't let that put you off! Persevere with this...
Game of the Year John's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
Put an Elden Ring on it
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer John Cal McCormick. 5. Cult of the Lamb: I really enjoyed my time with Cult of the Lamb. I 8/10 enjoyed it according to my review. It’s grisly, and dark, and...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Art Direction of 2022
Painting pictures
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Art Direction of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles with eye-catching visuals. This includes outstanding graphics and striking art styles. At the end, we will list a few...
Game of the Year #7 - Sonic Frontiers
Hedgehog redemption
Look. Sonic has been in a rough spot for bloody ages. There's no getting away from that, no matter how fast you can run. SEGA needed to shake things up, lest its mascot spiral further into the abyss. By some miracle, Sonic Team finally realised it needed to buck up its ideas, and the result is the character's best 3D game in a...
Game of the Year Robert's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
Chippin' in
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of deputy editor Robert Ramsey. 5. SD Gundam Battle Alliance: Of course I've got a Gundam game on my list! Even being a massive fan of the seemingly eternal mecha franchise, I didn't...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Remake, Remaster, or Re-Release of 2022
One more time
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Remake, Remaster, or Re-Release of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles that we have played in the past, but have been released once again in a new form — some will have received...
Feature We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Compliments of the season to you
Well, then, our annual Christmas message is becoming a bit of a festive tradition, isn’t it? It’s a bit like the queen’s speech, except she won’t actually be doing one this year because – well, y’know! Anyway, we digress. Wherever you’re reading this, it’s 25th December, which means the big-bellied...
Feature 5 Free Dreams Games That Belong on PS Store
Lucid
For anybody not already invested in Media Molecule's excellent creation suite, Dreams is sort of a hard sell. It's settled into its niche at this point, having found a dedicated community keeping things buoyant with a steady stream of fascinating new content. However, for anyone outside the bubble, it can be difficult to really grasp the true...
Feeling foxy
Tunic arrived a little later on PlayStation consoles, but by then, its status as a hit indie game was already assured. Largely created by just one person, this plucky action adventure transcended its humble origins to become one of 2022's best-rated games. It's not too hard to see why. At first glance, it looks like a simple...
Game of the Year Khayl's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
Rise, Tarnished
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of staff writer Khayl Adam. 5. Tactics Ogre: Reborn: A remake of a stone-cold SRPG classic, Tactics Ogre: Reborn stands like a colossus over the genre, setting the gold standard...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Xmas 2022 Edition
Backlog bonanza
Christmas may be the time for goodwill, family, and overindulgence – but let’s be honest, if you read and comment on this website, it’s also about games. For many of you, there’ll be a brief break from work for a few days, and that makes it the perfect opportunity to sit back and tackle that backlog. In this very special...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Story Game of 2022
Narrative epics
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Story Game of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles that made their stories a very important pillar of the experience. At the end, we will list a few honourable mentions. Bronze...
Game of the Year #9 - The Last of Us: Part I
It wasn't for nothing (sorry)
Was there a sorer, saltier point of discussion among PlayStation fans in 2022 than the release of The Last of Us: Part I? We reckon only the rants of Sony’s legal team to governing bodies regarding Microsoft’s unprecedented acquisition of Activision Blizzard rank higher. No, there’s no point in ignoring the...
Game of the Year Graham's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
Pack it up
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Graham Banas. 5. Slipstream: I’ve always loved the look and feel of the Outrun games, but they’ve been out of the public eye for so long it’s easy to forget sometimes...
Soapbox Help Me! I'm Hooked on Genshin Impact
Whoops
Oh no, it’s only gone and happened, hasn’t it? Genshin Impact may already be a couple of years old, and thus sturdily established among many PlayStation faithfuls, but I think it may be digging its claws into me next. To be clear, I’m only 20 or so hours into my adventure through Teyvat, so there’s still time for me to escape. But I...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Indie Game of 2022
Fine, I'll do it myself
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Indie Game of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles from independent teams that lack the usual resources and marketing budget of AAA developers. At the end, we will list a...
Game of the Year #10 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Ghost sighted
There was a time when Call of Duty games would sweep Game of the Year deliberations. At its height in the PS3 days, the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfares of the world would regularly scoop up awards while Uncharted: Drake's Fortune could only sit and watch. A lot has changed since then, which is perhaps a testament to the quality of...
Game of the Year Liam's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
God of more
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of assistant editor Liam Croft. 5. Rollerdrome: At the start of 2022, I told myself I wanted to make a bigger effort to play more indie games — or at least more than the ones...
Site News Our Game of the Year Bonanza Gets Underway from Today
Let the games begin
You may have spotted a sprinkling of Game of the Year content on Push Square already, and that’s because we have such a massive slate planned we simply had to get started early. But today is the day things begin in earnest, as we’re beginning our top ten countdown right through the festive holidays until New Year’s Day...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give The Witcher 3 PS5 Version?
Steel and silver
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition has brought Geralt of Rivia back to PlayStation with a bang. The incredibly highly rated open world RPG has been available on PS5 for about a week now — via a free upgrade, no less — and that's hopefully been enough time for you to form a full opinion on the game. In our opinion, The...
Game of the Year Simon's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
Ohhhh, Elden Ring
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Simon Fitzgerald. 5. TemTem: I couldn’t resist adding TemTem to my top five games of 2022, with over 300 hours sunk into this monster catcher, I just keep returning...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion?
Welcome back
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion released on PS5 and PS4 about a week ago now, and it feels like Zack Fair has enjoyed a fairly positive return. We've seen a lot of people saying that this is their first time experiencing Crisis Core — originally a 2007 PSP title — and with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth coming up next year (if it...
Game of the Year Jamie's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
Recalling Dad's trips to seaside arcades
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of retro reviewer Jamie O'Neill. 5. Sonic Frontiers: I was looking for a surprise comparable to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy from last year, so I...
Furniture Review Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 - A Premium Gaming Chair with a Premium Price Tag
Top class gaming chair that'll cost you
Comfort is one of the most important aspects of any gaming set-up: the layout of your room; whether you are at a desk, or in your living room; the placement of your television or monitor; your attire. But none are as quite as important as a decent place to sit. Seating can come in the form of couches, beds, or...
Game of the Year Scott's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
Into the White
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Scott McCrae. 5. God of War Ragnarok: Truth be told, I’m not the biggest fan of some marquee PlayStation exclusives. I think they’re usually very well crafted games,...
Game of the Year Stephen's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
Godlike
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of associate editor Stephen Tailby. 5. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe: I played the original of this on a creaking old laptop back in 2013, and it was wonderful. The Ultra Deluxe...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for December 2022?
Plus or minus?
A whopping 22 games are coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium next week for December's big update. Highlights include the excellent Judgment, a trio of Far Cry titles, the two Middle-earth games, and inspired CRPG Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 457
A bewitching winter
Wait? Is it really just a week until Christmas? Oh crap, there’s so much to do and so little time! Best try and forget about it all by playing some video games, eh? Bliss! Sammy Barker, Editor: I've got a bit of clean up to do with God of War Ragnarok, so I'm trying to resist the temptation to play other games. Obviously I'm...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give The Callisto Protocol?
Deader space
The Callisto Protocol has been out on PS5 for a couple of weeks now, and we've seen some very mixed opinions on the horror title. Expectations were high for this spiritual successor to the Dead Space series, but it does feel like it's struggled to live up to the hype. We gave the game a respectable but slightly disappointing 7/10 in...
Poll Are You Playing The Witcher 3's PS5 Upgrade?
Wind's howling
The Witcher 3's 'next-gen' update is out today on PS5, and it's a free upgrade if you already own the open world RPG on PS4. With that in mind, it's a fairly generous offer, especially since we think Geralt's adventure is still landmark title. Our The Witcher 3 PS5 review concludes: "Over seven years after its original release, The...
Poll What Is Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year 2022?
Have your say on Push Square's Game of the Year
With the temperatures plunging below zero and festive decorations erected, it’s time once more to reflect on the Game of the Year. Behind the scenes we’re busy preparing an eclectic slate of holiday content – articles to keep you occupied during the downtime in the dark depths of December. And as...
Poll Did You Buy Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion?
SOLDIER on
An impressive remaster of a PSP spinoff from 2007, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is out today on PS5 and PS4. Square Enix will tell you that this isn't a remake, but in truth, much of Zack Fair's updated adventure has been remade — just not in a completely new form, as is the case with something like Final Fantasy VII Remake...
Preview Forspoken PS5 Feels Like a More Magical inFAMOUS
Our impressions after four hours of play
Please note: This preview is not based on the recently released Forspoken PS5 demo. It’s based on a much bigger build played at a recent event. Sucker Punch Productions might not be interested in making a newinFAMOUS game any time soon, but Square Enix has you covered: its upcoming PS5 title Forspoken...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 456
It's coming home?
A nervy day awaits at Push Square Towers, as England prepare for their quarter final clash against current world champions France. A fair nails will be bitten today, we daresay. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm trying to clear out my reviews so I can have a clean run at some Christmas tasks I need to clean out, but Marvel's Midnight...
Feature The Results for Our Game Awards 2022 Quiz Are In
Did you beat TGA 2022?
The Game Awards 2022 has come and gone, and you know what that means! Yep, we're going to share the results of our predictions quiz, which was published earlier this week. In it, we asked the Push Square community to predict the events of Geoff Keighley's show, through 20 yes or no questions. Needless to say, the results make...
Reaction The Game Awards Finally Fulfils Its Potential
The Keighley to success
For a few years now, we’ve argued The Game Awards is just about as good as it can be – after all, there’s a ceiling to how engaging an industry awards ceremony, organised by an independent third-party, can possibly be. It’s clearly an expensive production that needs funding, and so the advertisements aren’t going...
Round Up What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2022?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Geoff Keighley once again took to the stage for The Game Awards at a rather unreasonable time for anywhere outside of the USA, so if you're looking for a round up of all the PS5, PS4 news the day after, you've come to the right place. You will find listed below all the announcements pertaining to PlayStation, including first...
Poll How Would You Rate The Game Awards 2022?
Share your thoughts
That's another set of awards and announcements over with, so it's time to share what you thought of The Game Awards for 2022. Geoff Keighley had some mixed messaging going into the show, hyping it up in places but downplaying some announcements elsewhere. Still, the show itself seemed to deliver. The big reveals went to Death...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2022 Right Here
Join us for all the announcements and award winners
A year has come and gone without a major Sony press conference, so all eyes will be on Geoff Keighley to see what surprises he has in store for PS5 and PS4 owners. The Game Awards is always a bit of an oddity – it straddles the line between industry celebration and multiformat press conference...
